Elizabeth Emken

Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times

Republican Elizabeth Emken, thanking supporters after losing her bid to defeat Sen. Dianne Feinstein last year, announced Wednesday that she plans to run for the House seat held by Rep Ami Bera (D-Elk Grove).

Republican Elizabeth Emken, thanking supporters after losing her bid to defeat Sen. Dianne Feinstein last year, announced Wednesday that she plans to run for the House seat held by Rep Ami Bera (D-Elk Grove). (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Republican Elizabeth Emken, thanking supporters after losing her bid to defeat Sen. Dianne Feinstein last year, announced Wednesday that she plans to run for the House seat held by Rep Ami Bera (D-Elk Grove).